Don't know what the odds are, but if Penny isn't ready at the beginning of the season there's a chance. Nomo hasn't looked good in awhile either, or Ishii. And other possible starters like Alvarez, Lima, and , ouch--Dessens, aren't too great other.

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[quote="mtarail"]Don't know what the odds are, but if Penny isn't ready at the beginning of the season there's a chance. Nomo hasn't looked good in awhile either, or Ishii. And other possible starters like Alvarez, Lima, and , ouch--Dessens, aren't too great other.[/quote]

Well, Nomo isn't even on their team. He excepted a minor league contract from the Devil Rays...so i doubt he'll stand in Edwin's way. :-D

mtarail wrote:Don't know what the odds are, but if Penny isn't ready at the beginning of the season there's a chance. Nomo hasn't looked good in awhile either, or Ishii. And other possible starters like Alvarez, Lima, and , ouch--Dessens, aren't too great other.

Lima is on the Royals
Nomo is on the D-Rays
Dreifort makes $11 million this year ( I realize that has nothing to do with the topic, but I think its hilarious).

He is battling for the 5th spot with Ishii. If he pitches great in ST and Ishii falters some he might have the job, but it seems more reasonable that they send him down to AAA. He needs more experience and to gain better control, so I see them beng cautious with him.